Our group studies cardiac mechanics in experimental models and in patients.
General objectives
The general objective is to gain new insights into mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and to develop new imaging modalities which quantify disease processes and cardiac function. The idea is to develop better diagnostic understanding and solutions and to translate these into improved clinical practice.
Specific objectives
- To investigate mechanisms of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony and develop better methods for selecting patients for CRT.
- To investigate mechanisms of LV diastolic dysfunction and to develop better diagnostic methods of diastolic heart failure.
- To investigate right ventricular function in patients congenital abnormalities which involve the right ventricle.
About the group
The research group is a part of the Department of Cardiology and Institute for Surgical Research, Rikshospitalet, at UiO and OUH.
The group participates in PrioCardio Center for Cardiological Innovation which focuses on improving diagnostic methods for patients with heart failure and patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
Cooperation
The group is a major collaborator at Priocardio Center for Innovation, where Associate Professor Skulstad is also the leader of the workpackage focusing on automatic detection of valvular function.